Q1. Classify diagnostic aids. Ans. Clinical diagnostic aids. Radiological diagnostic aids. Biochemical diagnostic aids. Histopathological diagnostic aids. Q2. Mention a few examples of clinical diagnostic aids. Ans. History taking. Medical examination. Clinical examination. Extra oral Intra oral Q3. Classify radiographic examination. Ans. Intra oral radiographic examination. Extra oral radiographic examination. Q4. Mention a few common […]
Q1. Define Endodontic surgery. Ans. Endodontic surgery is defined as surgical aid to treat endodontic problems such as acute apical abscess, pulpo periodontal problems, etc. Q2. Classify endodontic surgery. Ans. Classification : Incision and drainage. Periapical surgery. Curettage. Apicoectomy. Retrograde filling. Q3. Define periapical surgery. Ans. This surgery consists of root amputation, curettage retrograde filling […]
Q1. Classify chemical methods? Ans. I . Local agents Astringent agents of styptics. Bone wax. Thrombin Gel foam. Oxygen. Surgicel. Fibrin glue. Adrenaline. Q2. Classify systemic agents? Ans. A. Whole blood. Platelet rich plasma. Fresh frozen plasma. Cryoprecipitate. Adrenochromemonosemicarbazonetamsylate. Q3. Define vitamin K dependent clotting factors? Ans. Factor II, VII, IX, X. Q4. Define INR […]
Q1. Define fever or pyrexia. Ans. It is defined as gradual raise in the body temperature above the normal temperature 98.6ºF [37ºC]. Q2. Define angina pectoris. Ans. It is the name given to paroxysms of severe chest pain; they are caused by higher myocardial oxygen demands. The usual underlying cause is coronary atherosclerotic plaques that […]
OSTEOLOGY OF SKULL -TERMINOLOGY- • Canal: A long passage within bone that transits blood vessels and nerves • Foramen: A natural opening or perforation through bone that permits transit of blood vessels and nerves (pl. foramina) • Fossa: A hollow or depressed area on the surface of bone (pl. fossae) • Notch: A curved depression […]
MYCOLOGY: Mycology is the study of fungi. The cell wall of fungi possesses two characteristic cell structures: chitin and ergosterol. Fungi grow in two basic forms, as yeasts and molds. Elongation of the cell produces a tubular, thread like structure called hypha (septate or nonseptate). A tangled mass of hyphae constitutes the mycelium. Fungi which form mycelia […]
Microbiology – Study of living organisms of microscopic size. Ruska (1934) – developed the electron microscope, enabling the visualisation of the microbes.The development of tissue culture technique has permitted the cultivation of viruses. Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) – discovered that the fungus Penicillium produces a substance, penicillin, that destroys Staphylococci,this discovery led to the formulation […]
CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCIENTISTS IN MICROBIOLOGY LOUIS PASTEUR (1822-95) Originally trained as a chemist His studies on fermentation led him to take interest in microorganisms His discoveries revolutionized medical practice, although he never studied medicine. Louis Pasteur is known as “Father of microbiology” because his contribution led to the development of microbiology as a separate scientific […]
Anatomical Landmarks of Maxillary Arch Anatomical landmarks of maxillary arch1. Anatomy2. Clinical significance ANATOMICAL LANDMARKS OF MAXILLARY ARCH Limiting structures or peripheral structures : Labial frenum Labial vestibule Buccal frenum Buccal vestibule Hamular notch Posterior palatal seal Fovea palatinae Supporting structures Primary stress-bearing area Hard palate Posterior lateral slopes of the residual alveolar […]
HEALTH EDUCATION: Health education is a process that informs, motivates and helps people to adopt & maintain healthy practices & lifestyles, advocates environmental changes as needed to facilitate this goal & conducts professional training and research to the same end. ( NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN USA) DEFINITION OF HEALTH : Health is a […]